UT Austin Tx Government Exam Questions And Answers
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2306 Texas
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2306 Texas
UT Austin Tx Government Exam Questions
And Answers
When was the 6th Texas Constitution ratified? 1876
Lieutenant Governor Elected official who presides over the Texas Senate
Controller of Public Accounts Role elected by the people of Texas who collects the states
taxes and determines if ther...
UT Austin Tx Government Exam Questions
And Answers
When was the 6th Texas Constitution ratified? 1876
Lieutenant Governor Elected official who presides over the Texas Senate
Controller of Public Accounts Role elected by the people of Texas who collects the states
taxes and determines if there is enough revenue to fund the state budget. Keeper of the states
monies.
Attorney General The state lawyer of Texas elected by the people
Commissioner of the General Land Office Official elected by the people of Texas who
protects the states environment and administers public lands
Texas Railroad Commission Commission elected by the people of Texas to regulate
intrastate transportation and the oil/gas industry
Local Governments Counties, Municipalities, and Special Districts
, UT Austin Tx Government Exam Questions
And Answers
Counties the most restricted of the local governments. A commission form of government
that combines executive and legislative authority. Headed by a judge.
Home Rule Rule that allows a city to write its own charter and make changes in it without
legislative approval. Can only happen in cities with populations over 5,000 people
General Law The law stating that cities must operate under statewide statutes
Special Districts limited purpose local governments that have taxing authority. For
example, school districts.
Legislature the location of initiation for amendment proposals in Texas
How much of the house or senate is required to submit proposed constitutional amendments to
voters 2/3; a majority of the house/senate
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